This comes following Bhavna Limbachia revealing that Rana Habeeb will be sensationally killed off later this year.

The actress, 34, uploaded a video to confirm Rana’s exit from the street following speculation she was to be ‘killed off’.

The video, shot in her Corrie dressing room, showed Bhavna addressing the camera to thank her fans, before explaining her character’s fate.

She said: “Hi guys, just wanted to give you a little message to say thank you so so much for following Rana’s journey and for the continued support of the storyline.

“I do have some news. My journey at Coronation Street will be coming to an end.

Kate and Rana (Image: ITV)

“I have had a wonderful time here but there's still lots more to film, and I’m really grateful to Ian, or producer, for respecting my decision to leave.

“We have collaborated to come up with an amazing exit storyline.”

While no details surrounding her death have been revealed, initial details were rumoured to have involved her dying on her wedding day to Kate Connor - something that will be devastating to the couple's legion of fans.